Tonbridge Lions Club
The Musical Memories Sing-a-Long Choir meet on the first and third Thursday in each month 10.30 a.m. to midday at Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane, Tonbridge TN10 4JG
Enquiries to Richard on richardjsm@hotmail.co.uk or call
07914 812068.
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Sing-a-Long Summer Concert Brings “Serenade of Memories” to Tonbridge
​A popular summer concert designed to bring the community together and uplift spirits will take place on Saturday, July 26th at 3 pm at Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane.
The event, titled “Serenade of Memories,” is presented by Musical Memories, a Sing-a-Long Choir specially created for older people, including those with memory issues, and welcomes everyone to join.
The concert is a joint initiative of the Tonbridge Dementia Friendly Community, Kent County Council and the Tonbridge Lions Club. Donations collected during the event will support the Tonbridge Lions Club's vital community work. Light refreshments will be available.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, community, and cherished memories.
For more information, please contact:
Richard Hill at 07914 812068.
The concept of using music to help trigger the recall of those with memory difficulties has been around for a while. There was a ‘singing for the brain’ group organised by the Alzheimer’s Society which ran in Southborough for some time. Sadly it closed due to funding issues. Music is such a powerful therapy for so many older people, not just those living with dementia. So Christine Parker of Tonbridge Dementia Friendly Community was overjoyed when Tonbridge Lion Richard and his wife Julie approached her and asked if there was a need in Tonbridge for a music group of this type.
The following a "trial run"the first session was held on 17 Oct 2019 and the group met every fortnight until the COVID pandemic prevented gatherings.
On Thursday 4 November 2021 we restarted our Musical Memories at Tonbridge Methodist Church. Lion President Richard Hill leads the singing whilst Chris Coverly on the keyboard provided the music.
During the summer of 2022 a concert was held and recently a Christmas Carol Concert,
